Thomas D'Alesandro III | |
|---|---|
 D'Alesandro in 2011 | |
| 44th Mayor of Baltimore | |
| In office December 1967 – December 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore McKeldin |
| Succeeded by | William Donald Schaefer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Ludwig John D'Alesandro III July 24, 1929 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 2019 (aged 90) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Margie Piracci (m. 1952) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Thomas D'Alesandro Jr. Annunciata Lombardi |
| Relatives | Nancy Pelosi (sister) Paul Pelosi (brother-in-law) |
| Education | Loyola University Maryland (BA) University of Maryland, Baltimore (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1952–1955 |
Thomas Ludwig John D'Alesandro III (July 24, 1929 – October 20, 2019) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 44th mayor of Baltimore from 1967 to 1971. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the president of the Baltimore City Council from 1962 to 1967.[1] During his tenure as mayor, the Baltimore riot of 1968 occurred.[2] He was the eldest son of Thomas D'Alesandro Jr., the 41st mayor of Baltimore;[1] and brother of Nancy Pelosi, the 52nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and first woman to hold that office.[3]
- ^ a b Holli, Melvin G. (1981). Biographical Dictionary of American Mayors, 1820–1980. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. OCLC 164919589.
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